The Psychology of Physical Activity: An Evidence Based Approach

by Nanette Mutrie (Author), Stuart J. H. Biddle (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.44

  First published in 2001

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.44

  The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include:

  * anxiety and stress
  * depression
  * mood and emotion
  * self-perceptions and self-esteem
  * cognitive functioning and ageing
  * psychological dysfunction

  This book is invaluable reading for students and researchers working in the exercise, sport and health sciences, and for health and clinical psychologists. It is also a foundation text for health promotion and health service professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health.

• New

  Paperback
  2000

  $78.40

  The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include:

  * anxiety and stress
  * depression
  * mood and emotion
  * self-perceptions and self-esteem
  * cognitive functioning and ageing
  * psychological dysfunction

  This book is invaluable reading for students and researchers working in the exercise, sport and health sciences, and for health and clinical psychologists. It is also a foundation text for health promotion and health service professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health.